Il Cortile offers an enchanting Italian dining experience in a charming downtown courtyard, with authentic flavors, generous portions, and a warm, attentive staff that makes celebrations feel special; the atmosphere blends cozy European charm with a beautiful terrace that transports diners to Italy, and the menu features well executed pastas, gnocchi, seafood, and dessert options that consistently impress. Service can be slower during peak times or larger groups, but guests describe the staff as going above and beyond to accommodate requests and to create memorable evenings worth repeating.
Un midi d'anniversaireTOP. On peut compter sur IL CORTILE. Les serveurs sont chaleureux & toujours attentifs aux clients. Le menu du CAFE IL CORTILE offre des classiques de la grande cuisine italienne. Bravo ! Ancora bravo.
I came here to celebrate my close friend & loved the service. Our waiter, James, was the sweetest person ever. He made our entire experience even better. He took pictures of us & brought us a cake to celebrate my friend. The food was amazing & at a very reasonable price. We will definitely be coming back!!
this restaurant is truely a hidden gem!! service was fast, food tasted fresh, the outdoor area was clean & visually appealing! extremely satisfied with this restaurant!! 🤩
Merveilleuse expérience à ce restaurant. Service excellent, entouré d'un décor magique. Vous pouvez facilement oublier que vous étes à Montréal. La nourriture était excellente. Nous avons même reçu une merveilleuse surprise. Un dessert de la part de la maison puisque nous étions là pour célébrer notre anniversaire. Merci Il Cortile!
I have contemplated coming here for weeks, after seen social media posts.
I had high expectations & we finally came today.
Unlike the pictures posted in social media, the open terrasse is very small, no fans, no air...hard to breathe.
Service was mediocre, I mean really mediocre.
We waited 1 hour or more for our meals,.during which time I poured whine in my glass my self.
We got my son's filet Mignon with sauce, not as we ordered so we send this to back to the kitchen, the second take came way too cooked & we return it to the kitchen again.
Their pasta is definitely not home made regular supermarket pasta, nothing to it.
Unfortunately the pancakes came with additional dressing, a nice hair in the center of them.
I'm sure my experience was unlike others, never the less, I wouldn't go back for any reason.
Literally a hidden gem! A fantastic Italian restaurant in downtown Montreal. Most of the tables in an alleyway & decorated with lots of flower. The food are very authentic.
J'ai découvert ce restaurant récemment & j'ai été absolument charmée par le cadre. La terrasse est magnifique & l'ambiance vraiment agréable. Malheureusement, la qualité de la nourriture n'était pas du tout à la hauteur du prix demandé. C'était vraiment décevant. Le service, quant à lui, était correct, mais globalement, je trouve l'endroit beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c'est, au vu du prix qui était clairement exagéré. On s'attendait à une bien meilleure qualité pour le tarif demandé.
Aug 3, 2025
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The place is beautiful, no doubt about that. Cozy Italian ambiance with nice decor & lighting. Dish was good, but not particularly memorable. The service was nice. Io was polite & made sure we were enjoying our time. A pleasant overall experience.
very kind, could not of asked for better service. They were very attentive to everyone's needs
Did not feel rushed. Food was amazing. Definitely will have to go back in the near future.
I have a message to everyone planning to do a special event & enjoy delicious food in a magical setup you need to go check Il Cortile restaurant!! We had a magical Bridal Shower yesterday & we couldn't have chosen a better place! The food was delicious, the service was unbeatable with pleasant staff doing all efforts to give us anything we needed, the garden just beautiful you feel you're in Italy to enjoy a great meal, & the owner so kind & hard working to keep all his guests happy all the way until they leave!! Wow thank you all so much & see you again soon keep your standard for others to follow!!
Cathy July 27, 2025
our waiter james was incredible he gave us amazing service always made sure we had what we needed & was so sweet. would definitely recommend trying out this place if you're looking for a beautiful outdoor patio or great italian food.
